Republican senators have introduced legislation to expand domestic crypto mining while formalizing a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve. The proposal links industrial policy with digital asset accumulation, signaling a more coordinated federal approach to bitcoin infrastructure.
The “Mined in America Act,” unveiled Monday by Senators Cynthia Lummis and Bill Cassidy, aims to strengthen mining operations within the United States. The bill would also codify President Donald Trump’s earlier executive order establishing a national bitcoin reserve, funded by assets seized through criminal and civil proceedings and held by the Treasury.
Can Policy Turn Mining Into A Strategic Asset?
The legislation directs the Commerce Department to establish a voluntary certification program for mining facilities and pools. Certified operators would be required to transition away from equipment tied to foreign adversaries, introducing a supply chain dimension to crypto policy. The measure positions mining not only as an economic activity but also as a matter of national security.
This approach reflects a broader shift in how governments view bitcoin. While some jurisdictions have imposed restrictions on mining, the U.S. proposal seeks to localize and regulate it. China’s crackdown in 2021 forced a large share of global hash rate offshore, with the U.S. emerging as a primary destination. Could formal policy support further consolidate that position?
“President Trump pledged to make the United States the digital asset capital of the world,” Lummis said, framing the bill as a step toward securing long-term financial competitiveness.
Senator Cassidy added that mining represents a “key industry” that should be anchored domestically, reinforcing the economic argument behind the proposal.
Digital asset mining is a big part of our economy. We should be doing it here in America.
— U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (@SenBillCassidy) March 30, 2026
Proud to introduce the Mined in America Act with @SenLummis, which secures supply chains, backs U.S. manufacturing, and supports this key industry.https://t.co/qZdv6SEe3g
The bill builds on a series of crypto-focused initiatives led by Lummis, including efforts to define market structure and reform tax treatment. It also aligns with growing political interest in bitcoin as a reserve asset, particularly as policymakers explore alternatives to traditional financial instruments.
Still, the next catalyst will depend on whether the legislation gains traction in Congress, particularly as debates over crypto regulation and national security intensify ahead of the election cycle.
